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| Celeste back to Days! (Update: Recast announced); Beverly Todd will play Celeste | |
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| DiMera87 | Jan 17 2012, 12:49 PM Post #241 |
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There is no way to pin this one on the writers or any of TPTB, but I still expect the usual suspects to give it a try. A stroke is a completely random thing and they can't just scrap weeks of storyline over night. According to the casting call it started filming TODAY. If this happened in the last week that is impossible to fix. |
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| DiMera87 | Jan 17 2012, 12:50 PM Post #242 |
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A rare voice of reason. I don't even know how to react. |
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| Matt | Jan 17 2012, 01:01 PM Post #243 |
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Especially when you consider when the script writer received the breakdown to write the script from and when the breakdown writer received the assignment to write the breakdown from the planned storyline and when the planned storyline received the approval from both Corday, Sony, and NBC, and when the details of the storyline were first proposed in meetings. Hell, it very possible that it was decided that Tanya Boyd could return as Celeste MONTHS ago (and she was contacted and she said she was willing and available and "just let me know when"). Celeste, as a character, fills a very specific storyline purpose that I don't think any other character can fill. It's not like TPTB can simply farm her lines out to someone else. To write the character out might necessitate the complete rewriting of the entire storyline which would require them to, at the very least, write new breakdowns and scripts which would then require them to PAY more money (on an already very tight budget) for a breakdown writer and a script writer to rewrite AT MINIMUM 7-10 scripts. Of course, that would then cause taping delays until the new scripts came in (which would then cost even MORE money). Add all that up, it's far more logical (and cost & time efficient) to bite the bullet and find an emergency, temporary recast. I don't believe it's some big, grand conspiracy orchestrated simply to piss some fans off. |
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| Mitchapalooza | Jan 17 2012, 01:15 PM Post #244 |
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^ My face watching DAYS
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:wave: :wave: Also why are you still saying it was a stroke? Didn't DAYS come right out and say that was false...or did I miss another update....if she DID have a stroke..then DAYS gets a pass for me...if it was anything else...then NO! |
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| PhoenixRising05 | Jan 17 2012, 01:20 PM Post #245 |
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Exactly. The show has other issues to focus on. They have to handle it this way or else they risk further exasperating existing issues and creating even more. And, Mitch, there has been no official update BUT the fact that two sources that have proven to have sources. I know many don't like DivaofDays and despise Nelson. I feel the same. However, they both have proven to have sources and I can't see them making this up. DivaofDays said she knew of this last week and chose to keep it private out of respect for Tanya and her family. I believe Days may be doing the same. The scheduling conflict excuse just doesn't seem to make much sense in this case IMO. |
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| Matt | Jan 17 2012, 01:21 PM Post #246 |
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Because "scheduling conflicts" is another one of those catchall phrases used all the time in magazines and by publicists. It's along the same lines as "left to pursue other interests" that could mean nearly anything. Maybe she, or her family, or whoever makes such decisions don't want it out there that she did have a stroke (or any other medical issue), so the standard, form letter styled public excuse given is "scheduling conflicts". Or, might actually be a scheduling conflict that happened at the last minute. It could be something dealing with her family that prevents her from returning on the needed dates. Whatever it is, it's clearly something that happened last minute out of anyone's control after it was already determined that she could return, everything was planned out, and scripts were written and to completely rewrite EVERYTHING would cost a lot more money than to hire a last minute replacement actress for 7-10 episodes. |
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| Mitchapalooza | Jan 17 2012, 01:33 PM Post #247 |
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Oh man..so it might be true then that Boyd did suffer a stroke.... :( :( :( |
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| LuvingLumi | Jan 17 2012, 01:36 PM Post #248 |
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Come on Ron, We are counting on YOU !!
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So this wasn't a very long stint like the last time...just 10 episodes? Hmmmm... |
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| lysie | Jan 17 2012, 01:45 PM Post #249 |
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They may have planned to have Tanya longer but these first episodes were where she was most vital. |
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| PhoenixRising05 | Jan 17 2012, 01:54 PM Post #250 |
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Perhaps it was meant to be longer but because they have to recast they are just leaving it at 7-10 episodes. I can see that. I just can't see them scrapping it altogether because it's just not worth it. I just hope she's ok. That is all that matters. |
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| DrewHamilton | Jan 17 2012, 02:32 PM Post #251 |
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Even though I didn't like the idea of Celeste being recast, and I still don't, I have to agree with those saying that changing anything and taking Celeste out of scripts is the last thing to do. Go on with the recast. If she flops, oh well. It's 7-10 episodes. It won't be like Celeste is leading story. She'll be a supporting player, probably predicting the upcoming murder mystery. Yes, I would prefer Boyd in the role and all of her little quirks she adds, but any actress can play that part. |
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| Taelyn | Jan 17 2012, 04:33 PM Post #252 |
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I think Days shouod just push back her return.. If its bscheduling then wait till she IS available.. If she sadly did have a stroke, Recovery is possible. and they should wait for her rehab and make decisions then. Frankly Tanya is the ONLY Celeste I can accept. |
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| Taelyn | Jan 17 2012, 04:36 PM Post #253 |
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There is ALWAYS a way to rewrite. and if they go ahad with a recast it should be made clear she is filling in for Tanya, If things dont progress with her health soon enough , they can write a method of sending her away, leaving the door open. |
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| elizhope | Jan 17 2012, 04:40 PM Post #254 |
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I think it would have been almost impossible (and super expensive) for all different parties involved in the writing process to get together to rewrite an entire storyline and scripts in less than a week. I think she probably had a stroke as first reported, hence the very last minute scramble. A recast was the right thing to do in this situation unfortunately. |
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| DrewHamilton | Jan 17 2012, 04:47 PM Post #255 |
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I agree. Rewriting is necessary at times. This isn't one of those times. Who knows how long Boyd is going to be out of commission if she did have health issues. Holding the role out for her to possibly return is out of the question, probably. The upcoming stories probably depend on Celeste's scenes, if she's returning for what I think she's returning for (the murdery mystery). I mean, they could just have any psychic come in and predict upcoming murders, but Celeste is probably being brought in for more than that, probably scenes with the DiMeras and Carvers. In that case, Celeste is probably needed more than for her psychic powers and it would just be stupid to rewrite those scenes for 7 to 10 episodes. |
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| Taelyn | Jan 17 2012, 05:33 PM Post #256 |
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Well,.. I guess at second thought how much worse can it get? I was excited for Celeste to return, And regardless I wish her a speddy recovery, (And ta person can recover) how long it tkes simply depends on the area of the stroke and severity. But so far the writers have done so well at destroying characters, History, and couples.. That I suppose it does not matter. I mean its clear that while they bring up little history scaps here and there... The way they are writing people destroys it all anyway. But the recast wont be Celeste .. atleast not for me. |
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| DrewHamilton | Jan 17 2012, 05:42 PM Post #257 |
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Well there's the difference in opinion. If you feel that characters have already been destroyed, then it doesn't matter if this character will be "destroyed" by a recast either. I do not think characters have been destroyed. Since September 26, 2011, I have seen characters more themselves since 2008. It's so refreshing. |
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| px780 | Jan 17 2012, 06:51 PM Post #258 |
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I don't know where I stand on rewriting vs. recasting until I know what Celeste is supposed to do. If it's not that important that it's her...maybe they should rewrite. But I see the other side of that too with costs and whatnot. On another note, I'm kind of annoyed that someone reported on her health in this situation. If she wants me to know, she'll say something. I know people want to have scoops and be the first but there should be some kind of boundary, imho. I find it a bit tacky, especially if TPTB at Days are willing to risk the backlash of coming out with "scheduling conflicts" as the reason for the recast. |
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| al0792 | Jan 17 2012, 06:59 PM Post #259 |
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people need to realize there are rules about someone's medical information that cannot be given out It is CALLED HIPAA. It's the piece of paper you sign everytime you go to the DRS office. By law the can't release this information. This is the reason why days most likely has not commented on the real reason why the recast is happening. Everyone is saying they should not recast but we do not know how serious the stroke was so they most likely have decided to recast the role cause it sounds like an important storyline that will be happening. |
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| talbab1994 | Jan 17 2012, 07:00 PM Post #260 |
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... I really hope it wasn't severe and she'll make a full recovery..... honestly, the show and its fans will be fine.... she just needs to be now too..... |
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